Soothe your Baby with a White Noise Machine
A white noise machine can be a good baby sleep aid, soothe baby colic, improve self soothing and keep baby asleep for longer stretches.Officially, white noise is actually a specific sound signal, plain background noise.
These days we often use the term white noise for any non-disturbing background sounds. It is very good at blocking out disturbing noises from in or around the house. That's why it is so good as a sleep aid.
Magic? Not really.
Different distracting or exciting noises can make it hard for baby to relax and go to sleep. And one rough noise can easily wake her up ... So you will want to block those out. A gentle constant 'white noise' background can do exactly that.
Many babies are so distracted and soothed by the constant comforting noise that they simply stop crying. That's why it is such a good baby colic help.
As always, this is something you need to try before you'll know if it works for your baby or not. Try it for a week or two. If no results, give it a break and come back to it later.
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Choosing your white noise machine
Try it when she's cranky and fussy one night and you are at your wits end of how to comfort her.
It's the simple fact of having the same 'noise', constantly, which makes it so comforting and relaxing.
To avoid running around with your vacuum cleaner all night ;) you can go for a dedicated white noise maker.
Be sure to get one with a timer - one that you can choose to switch of after some time. Also, you will want it to do more than just play 'white noise'. Your baby may prefer a gentle swishing sound, natured sound or even some gentle lullaby music, ...
The Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine
has these
requirements, and at the same time doubles as a soft
night light and an mp3 player so you can play your own music to your
baby too.If you have an mp3 player, or can burn CDs, you can start out with your own white noise maker too.
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